Climate in Marrakech — Annual Weather Overview
Marrakech has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 40.7°C) and the coolest is January (20.1°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 20.6°C swing between July highs and January lows. Rainfall is very low at around 177mm a year — March sees the most at 36.9mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.7 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 27.4°C, 70mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 37.9°C, 1mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 29.9°C, 35mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 21.5°C, 71mm rain.
Marrakech — Monthly Temperatures
Marrakech — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Marrakech stays reasonable all year.
Marrakech weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1°C | 6.0°C | 14.2mm | 9.4h | 3 | 10/10 |
| February | 22.9°C | 8.3°C | 35.8mm | 9.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
| March | 23.6°C | 9.8°C | 36.9mm | 10.0h | 6 | 10/10 |
| April | 26.9°C | 12.6°C | 22.4mm | 11.2h | 4 | 10/10 |
| May | 31.7°C | 15.9°C | 10.9mm | 12.1h | 2 | 10/10 |
| June | 34.0°C | 18.2°C | 0.8mm | 12.2h | 0 | 10/10 |
| July | 40.7°C | 22.4°C | 0.1mm | 12.5h | 0 | 6/10 |
| August | 38.9°C | 21.7°C | 0.2mm | 12.3h | 0 | 6/10 |
| September | 33.7°C | 19.0°C | 5.1mm | 10.6h | 1 | 10/10 |
| October | 30.9°C | 15.5°C | 17.8mm | 10.1h | 2 | 10/10 |
| November | 25.2°C | 10.7°C | 12.1mm | 9.4h | 3 | 10/10 |
| December | 21.6°C | 8.0°C | 20.9mm | 8.7h | 3 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Marrakech have?
Marrakech has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 20.1°C in January to 40.7°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Marrakech?
July is the hottest month in Marrakech, with average highs of 40.7°C and lows of 22.4°C.
What is the coldest month in Marrakech?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 20.1°C and lows of 6.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Marrakech?
March is the wettest month, averaging 36.9mm of rainfall over around 6 rainy days.
How much rain does Marrakech get per year?
Marrakech receives around 177mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (0.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Marrakech?
The best time to visit Marrakech is September to June. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.